Selma to Madison: Why Voting Rights Matter

Title: Selma to Madison: Why Voting Rights Matter

Description: A special broadcast of the Madison, Wisconsin-based Forward Forum radio show, live from the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute (NRVMI) in Selma, Alabama. First broadcast August 19, 2006. Includes a phone interview with Spencer Overton, author of "Stealing Democracy: The New Politics of Voter Suppression" followed by an interview with Joanne Bland, executive director of the NVRMI, and an eyewitness to the Selma to Montgomery Civil Rights March (at the age of 11), which eventually led to the passage of the National Voting Rights Act. Also interviewed: Howard Bayliss, president of Equality Alabama, a 5-year-old group that advocates for lesbian, gay, bi, and trans rights throughout the state. Hosted by John Quinlan (in Selma), with co-host Laura Gutknecht and guest host Tyina Steptoe (back in Madison). For an entertaining and informative experience, see also Tyina's website: www.lonestarinselma.blogspot.com. Original program length was three hours, edited down to 2 hours for this podcast. For further information, write to ForwardForum@aol.com.

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